GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
degradationthe act or process of degrading
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest